Senator Roger Wicker Advocates for National American History and Founders Month, Highlights Vicksburg Park Upgrade
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi has introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a permanent 'National American History and Founders Month.' This initiative aims to encourage schools, parents, and communities to celebrate, study, and remember America's founders and founding principles annually. Concurrently, Senator Wicker highlighted a significant upgrade to the Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi. The park is set to receive a new 60,000-square-foot visitor's center, with an anticipated opening in 2030. This facility will include classrooms, an event space, and a museum dedicated to Vicksburg's history. The project, a collaborative effort involving local, state, and federal governments, along with private donors, has secured substantial funding, including $15.5 million from local governments, $56 million from the state of Mississippi, $3 million from the federal government, and $15 million from private individuals. Senator Wicker, alongside Senator Hyde-Smith and Congressman Thompso...
